Sip these Zero-Proof Cocktails
Alcohol-free drinks for all to enjoy
Who said alcohol was a Happy Hour requirement? Whether you’re cutting back on booze for Dry January or looking for spirit-free options year-round, here are some of our favorite zero-proof cocktails to try at Lettuce restaurants.
Breakfast Martini at Gus’ Sip & Dip
Newly opened in Chicago’s River North, the Breakfast Martini at Gus’ Sip & Dip is one of various classic cocktails on the menu that can be made zero-proof. The fresh take on the British-style sip features locally sourced Rare Tea Cellars Earl Grey tea, orange liqueur and housemade orange marmalade syrup, and comes garnished with a honey-buttered gluten-free toast point!
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Tinto de Jamaica at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Enjoy a zero-proof sangria at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! with the Tinto de Jamaica, which features hibiscus, pineapple, citrus, and soda. Other spirit-free options include the Pepino Punch with cucumber, mint, lime, ginger beer, and soda, and the Canary Island Iced Tea with blood orange, hibiscus, lemon, and black tea.
Make a reservation at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Pomegranate Backsplash at Aba Miami – Bal Harbour
Along with the Faux-Loma and the Comment Section, Aba Miami – Bal Harbour also serves the zero-proof Pomegranate Backsplash (top right), made with pomegranate grenadine, cold-pressed orange and Fever-Tree Sicilian lemonade, and Unplugged, with green juice, ginger, lime and pineapple.
Glitter Bomb at Sushi-san – Lincoln Park and River North
Sushi-san (Lincoln Park and River North) offers a variety of refreshing zero-proof options, including the Glitter Bomb, a zero-proof–yet equally fun!–alternative to a sake bomb. It features a shot of strawberry cordial and fresh coconut water garnished with edible glitter dropped into house-made banana soda.
Make a reservation at the Sushi-san location nearest you
Eastern Cooler at The Oakville Grill & Cellar
The Oakville Grill & Cellar offers zero-proof options like the Eastern Cooler with kalamansi, yuzu, lime, and mint, alongside the Waitlist, The Refresher, and Best Day Brewing, a non-alcoholic IPA.
Make a reservation at The Oakville Grill & Cellar
Sunday Scaries at Three Dots and a Dash
Three Dots and a Dash offers two delicious zero-proof options along with several low ABV cocktail. The refreshing NA offerings include the Sunday Scaries (pictured), made with coconut water, pandan and Sobacha Tea, and the Nombie, an alcohol-free spin on the classic Zombie tropical cocktail, made with spirit-free Zombie Amaro, lemon and grapefruit oleo.
Make a reservation at Three Dots and a Dash
Get the recipe for the Undead Reckoning, another zero-proof creation from Three Dots and a Dash.
Coco-Nana & Rising Tides at The Bamboo Room
The Bamboo Room offers spirit-free cocktails including the Coco-Nana made with wild Thai banana and fresh coconut water.
A rising tide lifts all boats and a cocktail lifts all spirits (even if they are spirit-free). The Rising Tides NA cocktail at the Bamboo Room is made with house made spirit-free amaro, lime and fresh watermelon.
Make a reservation at The Bamboo Room
Cucumber Jalapeño Refresher at Ema – Glenview
The new location of Mediterranean favorite Ema in Chicago’s North Shore offers a refreshing selection of zero-proof drinks, including Yuzu Mint Lemonade, Say Less with Ritual tequila substitute, passionfruit and lime, Mockingbird with Ritual bitter aperitif, pineapple, hibiscus and pomegranate, and the Cucumber Jalapeño Refresher with ginger, mint, cilantro, lime and pineapple compote.
Unbothered at Ema – River North
Among the selection of zero-proof options at Ema – River North are Pomegranate Backsplash with Appel’s Hibiscus Grenadine, Fever Tree Sicilian Lemonade and orange, Say Less with Ritual tequila substitute, passionfruit and lime and Unbothered with Appel’s Mango, lemon, raspberry compote and mint.
Spirit-Free Pairing Menu at The Omakase Room at Sushi-san
Guests visiting The Omakase Room at Sushi-san can opt to enjoy a spirit-free beverage pairing menu for $65, plus tax, including the Broken Promise with Gingerbread Roobios, Sesame, Five Spice, and Almond Orgeat, and the Banana Brain with Genmaicha Green Tea, Banana, and Sesame. Two zero-proof cocktails are also available by the glass, including the Strawberry Lapsang Old Fashioned.
Make a reservation at The Omakase Room at Sushi-san
Pants on Fire at Summer House
Summer House serves a variety of zero-proof cocktails across all locations. Options include two zesty yet refreshing sips, Pants on Fire, with Ritual tequila alternative, blood orange syrup, lime, fresno chili and a tajin rim, and Pineapple Kick, with pineapple, orange and jalapeño agave syrup.
Make a reservation at the Summer House location nearest you.
Get the recipe for Summer House’s non-alcoholic Post Water-Melone.
Mockarita, 1922 Belden + Paloma at Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park
Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park serves three zero-proof cocktails, the Mockarita with Ritual zero-proof tequila, Seedlip Grove 42, lime, Fresno pepper syrup and a spicy rim, the 1922 Belden with Seedlip Grove 42, Martini & Rossi floreale and lime, and the Paloma with Ritual zero-proof tequila, lime juice, and Fever Tree sparkling grapefruit.
Make a reservation at Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park
Italian Orchard at Di Pescara
Di Pescara serves the Italian Orchard with raspberry, peach, apple and cranberry juice and the Bellini Hurricane with peach, orange and pineapple juices.
Make a reservation at Di Pescara
NA Shiso Spicy at Miru
For a spritz-y option, order the NA Shiso Chill at Miru, a zero-proof version of the restaurant’s gin-based cocktail, prepared with Shiso-Matcha Cordial, Lyre’s Classico and cucumber.
Honey Basil Lemonade at Antico Posto
Antico Posto offers the Honey Basil Lemonade, with fresh basil, honey, fresh lemon juice, and soda, the Pomelo Spritz with pomelo grapefruit soda, chamomile and lime juice, and the Garden Refresher with blueberry lime, cucumber-mint soda and lime juice.
Make a reservation at Antico Posto
‘Free-Spirited’ Beverages at Beatrix
All Beatrix locations serve fresh-squeezed juices all day, including Sweet Valencia Orange, Mango, Orange & Pineapple Nectar, Power Greens, Pomegranate & Passionfruit and House-made Lemonade. Along with fresh juices, enjoy a selection of ‘Free-Spirited’ beverages including the Say Less with Ritual tequila substitute, Blueberry Basil Shake-Up, house Hibiscus Ginger Kombucha, Ginger Lime Kombucha and more.
Make a reservation at Beatrix at the Beatrix location nearest you
Mix up a zero-proof drink at home inspired by Beatrix’s Attitude Adjustment.
Citrus Spritz at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! serves Blackberry Lavender Lemonade and a Citrus Spritz (pictured) with Seedlip grove, lavender water, rosemary, basil, orange and Fever-Tree cucumber tonic.
Make a reservation at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Noperal Spritz at Osteria Via Stato
Osteria Via Stato offers three zero-proof cocktails, including the Sparkling Ginger Lemonade with fresh lemon juice, house-made honey simple syrup and ginger, Phony Negroni and Noperal Spritz with Lyre’s N/A Sparkling and Aperol, ginger beer and orange.
Make a reservation at Osteria Via Stato
Waitlist at Pizzeria Portofino
Pizzeria Portofino offers theTropical Spritzwith NA Aperitivo, passionfruit, kalamansi and soda and the Waitlist with elderflower, rose and lemon. A perfect and refreshing non-alcoholic option to sip by the river.
Make a reservation at Pizzeria Portofino
Rose Mallow at Ramen-san
Visit Ramen-san for spirit-free options like the Rose Mallow with rosemary syrup, yuzu, mint and hibiscus ginger beer, and the Thank Yuzu with pineapple, yuzu lemonade and cilantro.
Make a reservation at the Ramen-san location nearest you
Tropical Spritz at RPM Restaurants
RPM Italian – Chicago, RPM Seafood and RPM Steak all offer a selection of zero-proof cocktails and wines, including the Tropical Spritz made with non-alcoholic aperitivo, passionfruit, calamansi and soda. Additionally, RPM Italian – Las Vegas offers the Seaside Cooler with Q Tropical Ginger Beer, kalamansi and mint, and RPM Italian – Washington, D.C.’s NA offerings include the Waitlist, along with the Seaside Spritz, made with Martini Floreale, strawberry, lemon and cucumber soda, and NA Radler.
Make a reservation at an RPM Restaurants location nearest you
Horchata at Tallboy Taco
Tallboy Taco features seasonal non-alcoholic Aguas Frescas and other spirit-free drinks, such as its signature Horchata.
Order carryout or delivery from Tallboy Taco
Learn how to make Tallboy Taco’s Horchata at home!
Blackberry Kentucky Mule at Wildfire
Wildfire offers a variety of zero-proof cocktails, including the Blackberry Kentucky Mule with Lyre’s Highland Malt Spirit, Q Ginger Beer, lime juice, and Monin blackberry syrup, Lyre’s Rum Punch with Lyre’s Dark Cane Spirit, pineapple, orange & lime juices, and grenadine, and the Amalfi Spritz with Lyre’s Amalfi Spritz, cranberry juice, orange and Angostura Bitters.
